Course Overview
This course covers Canadian and International regulations pertaining to the safe carriage of cargoes as transportation on vessels. The basic knowledge on the safe handling, stowage, and securing of cargoes, along with the associated equipment are also covered in this course. The types of cargoes covered are: Bulk, Dangerous, Hazardous, and Harmful cargoes.
Prerequisite(s)
- Successful completion of Term 3
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Interpret and apply provisions of SOLAS, Chapter XII with regards to additional safety measures for bulk carriers.
- Interpret and apply provisions of the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (IMSBC Code).
- Interpret and apply provisions of the BLU Code.
- Outline contents of the Cargo, Fumigation, and Tackle Regulations, Part 1, Division 2 (Solid Bulk Cargoes).
- Outline contents of TP 10944 – Notices to Shipmasters Loading Coal.
- Interpret and apply provisions of SOLAS, Chapter VI with respect to the carriage of bulk grain.
- Describe transportation of concentrate cargoes.
- Demonstrate simple cargo calculations.
- Explain how the cargo plan is prepared.
- Explain the purpose of the Enhanced Survey Program.
Effective as of Winter 2018
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